BMW 530
White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LC53 GDAMOT history
LC53 GDA is a white diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 178,191 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC53 GDA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC53 GDA was last recorded at 178,191 miles on 16 Jun 2023, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Feb 2021: 167,116 miles, lower than 167,209 miles on 14 Aug 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 177,522 miles · 27 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 669 miles
- Average per year
- 6,354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 178,191 miles
- 2022 – 169,727 miles
- 2021 – 167,138 miles
- 2020 – 167,209 miles
- 2019 – 164,990 miles
- 2018 – 155,304 miles
- 2017 – 143,928 miles
- 2016 – 130,834 miles
- 2015 – 126,027 miles
- 2014 – 112,282 miles
- 2013 – 99,603 miles
- 2012 – 98,503 miles
- 2009 – 95,353 miles
- 2007 – 76,642 miles
- 2006 – 72,249 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,191 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,191 miles (+669)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 178,191 miles
- Test number
- 2043788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,522 miles (+7,795)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 177,522 miles
- Test number
- 1977640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,727 miles (+2,589)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 169,727 miles
- Test number
- 644921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,138 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 167,138 miles
- Test number
- 22766238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,116 miles (-93)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,116 miles
- Test number
- 22724418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,209 miles (+2,219)7 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,209 miles
- Test number
- 770751770012
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass164,990 miles (+9,686)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 164,990 miles
- Test number
- 178637622516
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBulb failure warning light illuminated
Pass155,304 miles (+11,376)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 155,304 miles
- Test number
- 603238812234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,928 miles (+13,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 143,928 miles
- Test number
- 702030960762
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge 245/35 R 19
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge 245/35 R 19
Pass130,834 miles (+4,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 130,834 miles
- Test number
- 532600571245
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inside edge 3mm 245/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2.5mm 245/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
Pass126,027 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 126,027 miles
- Test number
- 876808595033
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail126,026 miles (+13,744)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,026 miles
- Test number
- 308547895030
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass112,282 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 112,282 miles
- Test number
- 725992804125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges - 255/40R19
- NoteOil leak
Fail112,282 miles (+12,679)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,282 miles
- Test number
- 608490704150
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges - 255/40R19
- NoteOil leak
Pass99,603 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 99,603 miles
- Test number
- 368768423180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail99,603 miles (+89)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,603 miles
- Test number
- 697567723130
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail99,514 miles (+1,011)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,514 miles
- Test number
- 249234193070
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBody damage to the offside of vehicle
Pass98,503 miles (+3,150)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 98,503 miles
- Test number
- 267560812171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,353 miles (+18,711)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 95,353 miles
- Test number
- 981139679209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,642 miles (+4,393)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 76,642 miles
- Test number
- 384289977269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,249 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 72,249 miles
- Test number
- 351576286430
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LC53 GDA
- Does LC53 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC53 GDA expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC53 GDA?
- The MOT on LC53 GDA expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC53 GDA done?
- LC53 GDA was recorded at 178,191 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2023, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
- Has LC53 GDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC53 GDA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC53 GDA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC53 GDA find?
- LC53 GDA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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